Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Fed cut rates to near zero, launches bond purchases to pump cash into financial system and encourages bank loans to combat the coronavirus’s impact.

Economists say the coronavirus relief bill passed by the House will help the most vulnerable but more is needed to keep the US out of recession

Firms have announced nearly 900 layoffs due to the coronavirus. The total could rise rapidly, says outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas

The economic damage caused by the coronavirus is growing as Americans change their behavior

Dow futures tumbled 1,000 points late Wednesday after President Trump announced a 30-day travel ban from Europe to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The odds of a recession are rising but the market’s plunge doesn’t mean it’s inevitable

The coronavirus is prompting many businesses to pull back on hiring and investment as sales decline and uncertainty grows.

Republican and Democratic voters mostly agree on ways to stimulate more economic growth and create jobs. So why don’t they get it done?

The Dow bounced back from a coronavirus-related sell-off, surging nearly 1,300 points. Central banks are poised to help combat the outbreak’s effects.

Dow stock futures were down about 1% Sunday as coronavirus spread in the U.S. and globally, setting stock markets on edge.